The Drawbridge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Drawbridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 14-16 St Augustines Parade, City Centre, BS1 4UT
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Drawbridge among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ← The Drawbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Drawbridge none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Drawbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Antix (Lazco Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| 168 Oriental Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about The Drawbridge
What is The Drawbridge's food hygiene rating?
The Drawbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 24 January 2025.
Is The Drawbridge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Drawbridge last inspected?
The Drawbridge was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Drawbridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Drawbridge compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Drawbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Drawbridge and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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